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6 months after arriving in U.S., Afghan evacuees still worry about the families they left behind

About six months after the evacuation, about 84,600 Afghan nationals have arrived in the United States. Many face not only settling into a new life but also the added stress of loved ones stuck overseas.

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Congress wants to cut off imports of Russian crude oil, given the war in Ukraine. Here’s what that means. – The Washington Post

Congress wants to cut off imports of Russian crude oil, given the war in Ukraine. Here’s what that means.  The Washington Post The push to ban Russian oil is gaining steam. Here’s what that means for US energy prices  CNN Bipartisan calls

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Russia blocks Facebook, passes ‘fake news’ law; LVMH, Microsoft halt sales – Reuters

Russia blocks Facebook, passes ‘fake news’ law; LVMH, Microsoft halt sales  ReutersView Full Coverage on Google News

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‘Welcome to Hell’ – the message facing Russian invaders as Kyiv prepares for the fight of its life

The preparations for the defence of Kyiv are picking up pace. “Welcome to Hell” is painted on a concrete block on the outskirts of the capital, where they are hunkering down and getting ready for the fight of their lives.

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As Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation Looms, Republicans Look to the Midterms and Beyond

In the days since President Joe Biden nominated D.C. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, the Republican response has been unusually muted. Most discussion surrounding the nominee has lacked partisan rancor and not a single Senate Republican

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Michael Madigan talks in exclusive deposition video – Chicago Tribune

Michael Madigan talks in exclusive deposition video  Chicago Tribune Mike Madigan indicted: Were Illinois elections supported by tainted money from former IL House Speaker?  WLS-TV Pritzkers $7M Connection To Madigan Is Elephant In The Room  Patch Michael Madigan’s Chinatown ‘scheme,’ ex-Illinois House speaker’s

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How Virtual Reality Is Expanding Health Care

Clinicians can help patients recover from strokes while they’re anywhere in the world—even states or countries far away from each other—by using a combination of robotics and virtual-reality devices. It’s happening at Georgia Institute of Technology, where Nick Housley runs

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Remarks by President Biden and President Niinistö of the Republic of Finland Before Bilateral Meeting – The White House

Remarks by President Biden and President Niinistö of the Republic of Finland Before Bilateral Meeting  The White House

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Amid calls to ban Russian oil imports, White House weighs options – NPR

Amid calls to ban Russian oil imports, White House weighs options  NPR The push to ban Russian oil is gaining steam. Here’s what that means for US energy prices  CNN Congress wants to cut off imports of Russian crude oil, given the

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California police officer gets 6 years for shooting mentally ill man

The victim’s mother, Jeannie Atienza, said in statement that the sentence brings some closure to the family now that the officer has been held to some account.

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